Semiha Berksoy

Turkish opera singer (1910–2004)
Person human Q7449431
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Semiha Berksoy

Summary

Semiha Berksoy is a human[1]. She was born in Istanbul[2]. She was born on May 24, 1910[3]. She passed away in Istanbul[4]. She died on August 15, 2004[5]. She worked as an opera singer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Semiha Berksoy was born in Istanbul[2].
  • Semiha Berksoy died in Istanbul[4].
  • Semiha Berksoy was born on May 24, 1910[3].
  • Semiha Berksoy was born on January 1, 1910[8].
  • Semiha Berksoy died on August 15, 2004[5].
  • Semiha Berksoy is buried at Çengelköy Cemetery[9].
  • A child of Semiha Berksoy was Zeliha Berksoy[10].
  • Semiha Berksoy held citizenship in Turkey[11].
  • Semiha Berksoy held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[12].
  • Turkish was Semiha Berksoy's native language[13].
  • Semiha Berksoy worked as an opera singer[6].
  • Semiha Berksoy received the State Artist[14].
  • Semiha Berksoy is recorded as female[15].
  • Semiha Berksoy's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Semiha Berksoy's family name is recorded as Berksoy[17].
  • Semiha Berksoy's given name is recorded as Semiha[18].
  • Semiha Berksoy's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Semiha Berksoy[19].
  • Semiha Berksoy's instrument is recorded as voice[20].
  • Semiha Berksoy's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Turkish[21].
  • Semiha Berksoy's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'tr', 'text': 'Semiha Berksoy'}[22].
  • Semiha Berksoy's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[23].
  • Semiha Berksoy's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[24].
  • Semiha Berksoy's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[25].
  • Semiha Berksoy's documentation files at is recorded as SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Istanbul[2], Semiha Berksoy… Recorded date of birth include May 24, 1910[3] and January 1, 1910[8]. Turkish was her native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Semiha Berksoy's professions included opera singer[6].

Recognition

Semiha Berksoy received the State Artist[14].

Personal Life

A child of Semiha Berksoy was Zeliha Berksoy[10].

Death and Burial

Semiha Berksoy died on August 15, 2004[5]. She passed away in Istanbul[4]. She is buried at Çengelköy Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Semiha Berksoy ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (169 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Semiha Berksoy born?

Semiha Berksoy's place of birth was Istanbul[2].

Where did Semiha Berksoy die?

Semiha Berksoy died in Istanbul[4].

What did Semiha Berksoy do for work?

Semiha Berksoy worked as opera singer[6].

What awards did Semiha Berksoy receive?

Honors received include State Artist[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . performing-arts.ch. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-07-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Languages spoken, written or signed Turkish
    Topic's main category Category:Semiha Berksoy
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